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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,170.02, 371,315.64 and 147,022.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,170.02, 371,315.64 and 147,022.37 is: 219,977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,170.02 : 371,315.64 = 147,022.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,170.02/371,315.64 = 147,022.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,170.02x = 371,315.64 × 147,022.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,170.02x = 54,591,706,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,591,706,339.16/248,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219,977.04

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